Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education. Explains that his letter to J. F. Roberts of 13 Mar was forwarded to himself as present holder of the office of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales. Informs that he has signed the statement sent by Professor Gilbert Murray on 23 Feb. Notes that resolutions of Senate are not valid until confirmed by the University Court, which will not meet until July. Add that Senate were in favour, and is confident that the Court will take the same position. Will ask the Executive Committee of the Court to take action on behalf of the Court, in their upcoming meeting on 20 Apr.
Letter from Prof. T. Franklin Sibly to Principal E. H. Griffiths, with reference to a letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education of 18 Jan 1916, suggesting days and times in which he would like to secure Frank Dixey's part-time employment, should the War Office permit it.
Letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, regarding the call up of academic staff under the Derby Scheme. He reports that the Board will be applying the procedure of Circular 931, 26 Nov 1916 (Special Provision respecting Advanced Students of Science & Technology). Selby-Bigge encloses a form for completion by any University teacher of advanced physical science and technology, who is engaged in work relevant to the war effort, the interruption of which would be detrimental to the public interest. His case for exemption from call up under the Derby Scheme would be considered by Lord Derby. Shorthand annotations.
Selby-Bigge, L. A. (Lewis Amherst), Sir, 1860-1951.
Letter from Professor Gilbert Murray of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, regarding the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational). He is seeking to arrange with examining bodies, such as the University, to accept prisoners' records of study as part of a course of study or examination, in order to encourage participation in the scheme. Refers to 'accompanying papers' and a 'statement' which are not in the archive.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Mrs. M. E. Marshall of the British Prisoners of War Book Scheme (Educational), noting that he has attempted to raise funds with little success in the past, but will continue to endeavour to help.
Letter from Alfred T. Davies, Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths. Outlines a scheme to provide British prisoners of war with educational reading matter. Refers to 'enclosed printed matter' - this is not in archive.
Letter from Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education to Principal E. H. Griffiths, regarding the recruitment of women students to assist with the summer flax harvest. Encloses appeal leaflet from the Women's National Land Service Corps.
Selby-Bigge, L. A. (Lewis Amherst), Sir, 1860-1951.
Letter from Principal E. H. Griffiths to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge of the Board of Education, enclosing applications for exemption from call up in respect of Mr R. H. Greaves, Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator in Metallurgy, and Mr D. W. Stewart, Teacher of Agricultural Chemistry and Dairy Bacteriology. These application forms are not present in the archive. Asks for confirmation that the same process will not need to be followed for Engineering staff, given that the Department of Engineering's workshops are entirely given over to the manufacture of shell gauges.
Letter from George R. Thompson, The Laboratory, 69 Dock Street, Newport, to Mr R. H. Greaves, in support of Greaves' application for exemption from call up. Confirms that 'your special knowledge and skill is of the greatest value', and hopes a case for exemption will be successful. A note indicates that a copy of the letter was sent to the Royal Society and to Sir L. A. Selby-Bigge).
Letter from A. K. Keen, General Manager of Guest Keen and Nettlefolds Ltd., Dowlais Cardiff Works to Mr R. H. Greaves, in support of Greaves' application for exemption from call up. Confirms that the work of the Metallurgical Department, under Greaves' charge, has 'rendered us valuable scientific assistance in connection with the micography of steel bearing on our industrial practice', and hopes this work will not be interrupted (i.e. by Greaves' potential call up). A note indicates that a copy of the letter was sent to the Royal Society and to Sir Selby-Bigge).
